Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 16: The Fire
by Anna Sewell
A potential tragedy is averted by the lifesaving heroism of James Howard.
A potential tragedy is averted by the lifesaving heroism of James Howard.
A detour attracts the attention of some Huron Indians. Quick thinking by Hawkeye allows the group to evade the enemy.
On Halloween morning, Curly and Flop decide to dress up and fool Uncle Wiggly. However, he overhears their plan and hatches one of his own. He dresses up like a fish and is caught by a local fisherman.
Squinty meets Slicko, the jumping squirrel, and comes to a road full of wagons. He discovers a circus and meets Mappo the monkey, who wants to run away.
Carol accompanies Kennicott on a hunting trip, admiring the natural landscape of Gopher Prairie. Carol is introduced to the like minded Vida Sherwin and Guy Pollock. Carol's home refurnishing is met with disdain by a miserly and religious neighbor. Carol hosts a party of her own, hoping it will have some influence on the townspeople of Gopher Prairie.
David reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury.
The author describes his time in a relatively barren landscape.
Land and Aronnax discuss the possible heading of the Nautilus. Captain Nemo and Aronnax discuss the dangers of the Red Sea.
Franz and Albert join the Count of Monte Cristo for breakfast and then an execution.
Uriah Heep's dealings come to light.
Mrs. Michelson is sent away on a hopeless errand. Upon her return, she and Laura are informed that Marian has left for Limmeridge house. Laura embarks in pursuit of her sister. Mrs. Michelson is made aware of the extent of Sir Percival's deceit.
Walter surprises the Count with his approach. The two spend a tense night together.
A woman is sent by her husband to fetch water and runs into an ogre that threatens to eat her. She offers her magical baby in her place, but the baby is able to outsmart the ogre and he eats the husband (his father) instead. Therefore, justice prevails for the husband ordered her to fetch the water.
There is a funeral for the deceased. Mina and Harker have a disturbing run-in with a mysterious man in London. Children of the town are attacked by the “Bloofer Lady.”
Sherlock Holmes investigates the disappearance of a race horse and the murder of its trainer.
The two come upon a hut with a woman dying of smallpox. The Yankee tries to convince the king to leave, but the king will not have it. Arthur brings the dying daughter to her mother and she proceeds to tell them about the cruelty of the church and the king and how they were excommunicated.
The narrator tells of the circumstances that led to his dramatic change of temperament.
The contents of the sealed packet are revealed, much to everyone’s delight. The boys return home, with future adventures in store.
Mrs. Dashwood, Elinor, and Margaret go to call on Lady Middleton, while Marianne remains behind. Things with Willoughby do not seem to be going well.
A biography of William Kingdon Clifford.
Rene manages to befriend one of his captors, but fears that all hope is lost. The tribe prepares for feasting and torture.
Raskolnikov finds Svidrigailov in a café where he discusses his relationship with Dunya.
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
Oliver is volunteered for a job with Bill Sikes. Fagin, remembering an earlier incident, keeps his eye on Nancy.
Nancy overhears a conversation between Monks and Fagin, prompting her to pay a visit to Mrs. Maylie.